Seasons & Episodes
Gather Ye Rosebuds
There is great excitement surrounding the arrival of John Fletcher at Arnescote Castle. His father and Lord Lacey have
This War Without an Enemy
The King dramatically makes several arrests for treason in the House of Commons. While out riding Lucinda meets Prince
The Sound of Drums
Anne returns to the castle to collect her belongings and has a sad parting with her father. Lord Lacey is badly wounded
A Silver Moon
Lucinda is rude to the King because of her sense of justice - she then embarks on a successful adventure posing as 'Luke
The Edge of the Sword
Arnescote is commandeered by Captain Marsh, a Cavalry Officer for Cromwell's Parliament. Sir Martin feels let down by t
Outrageous Fortune
Dick Skinner returns to Arnescote with tales of pillaging in Swinford. Tom goes there and brings his sister Anne home d
A Sea of Dangers
Tom is anxious about the castle's security and calls for more diligence. Anne gives birth then bids a sad farewell to A
Ring of Fire
Arnescote is surrounded and is under siege by the Roundheads. Sam Saltmarsh brings shame on his family by being a turnc
Ashes to Ashes
Sir Martin's funeral brings with it more family and political discord. Colonel Marsh is holding Arnescote's inhabitants
Not Peace But a Sword
The Fletchers return to Arnescote as the new owners but life is not as they expected. Cousin Susan gets shocking news f
Conflicts
1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fl
Cruel Necessity
1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.
Cromwell at Arnescote
1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.
Witch Hunt
1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strai
Escape
1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before a
Fateful Days
1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth moth
Forlorn Hope
1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.
The Mailed Fist
1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to d
Retribution
1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally p
Restoration
1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be
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